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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 170.53 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 170.53 and 91.03 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 170.53 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/170.53 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 170.53 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 15,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523.35/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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